Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100303 G02 I General.
Inspection Nr: 1564425.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/27/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 05/23/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/20/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/20/2022 | $4,500.00 | 05/23/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/27/2022 | $10,151.00 | 05/23/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures: a) Jobsite, Mixing Area, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025: Observed on or about November 18, 2021, an electrical cabinet containing high voltage (480 volt) power was left open. Three electrical cables (one to feeder of Press 1, one to crusher machine, and one to hydraulic plunger machine) entered the cabinet. Two of the cables entered through a cabinet door which was left open. Employees working near the electrical cabinet were exposed to the hazards of arc flash, electrical shock and electrocution. b) Jobsite, Mixing Area, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025: Observed on or about December 16, 2021, a cover on an electric motor located near the steps leading to the top of the mixers was missing. The conductors were exposed where they entered the motor. Employees working in the area were exposed to an electrical shock hazard. c) Jobsite, Lance shed, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025: Observed on or about December 16, 2021, the cover on electrical panel #2 was missing a cover. The panel housed six switches and was located to the left of the entrance door.